European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 09, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse A amps map by Norm Zeigler travel outdoor writer As throughout the rest of the world wars have been a dominant Factor in european history. The evidence is everywhere fortified castles battlefields exhibits of ancient weapons. One of the most stunning relics of the continent s martial past is the fortress City of Naarden in tin Northern Netherlands. Cannons still fire periodically from the casimates Waves on. The Moat Lap against . Ramparts. A visitor could easily imagine the year was. 1791 instead of 1991. A a a a a the town is a living anachronism a giant open air museum of defensive warfare As Well As being a thriving Community. There Are Many towns and cities in Europe that have retained portions of their fortifications but Naarden s Are Complete. One reason continued on Page 4 a amps photos by l. Emmett Lewis or. May 9, 1991 stripes Magazine 3
